Japanese word

マフラー

Pronunciation

Romajimafurā

Meaning

  • nounscarf

Example

寒い日はマフラーをします。samu i hi wa ma fu rā o shi ma su

I wear a scarf on cold days.

Illustration for マフラー (scarf)

More examples

寒い日はマフラーを巻きます。samu i hi wa ma fu rā o ma ki ma su

I wear a scarf on cold days.

駅に着いたので、マフラーを外しました。eki ni tsu i ta no de ma fu rā o hazu shi ma shi ta

I took off my scarf when I arrived at the station.

Core concept

It refers to a long piece of cloth or knitted fabric worn around the neck to keep warm.

Common phrases

  • マフラーを巻くma fu rā o ma ku

    wrap a scarf around one's neck

  • マフラーをするma fu rā o su ru

    wear a scarf

  • マフラーを外すma fu rā o hazu su

    take off a scarf

Similar words

スカーフsukāfu: A light, often decorative piece of fabric worn around the neck or head.
襟巻きerimaki: A piece of cloth or fur wrapped around the neck to keep it warm.
首巻きkubimaki: A cloth wrapped around the neck for warmth or protection from cold.

Definition in Japanese

首に巻いて寒さを防ぐ細長い布や編み物。kubi ni ma i te samu sa o fuse gu hoso naga i nuno ya a mi mono

Word origin

The Japanese noun マフラー (mafurā, "scarf") is borrowed from English muffler, a word related to muffle, "to wrap or cover so that sound is reduced."

Usage tips

  • English muffler usually means a vehicle part that reduces engine noise, while Japanese マフラー (mafurā) mainly means a scarf worn around the neck.

Other meanings

  • mufflernoun

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